Free dialogue conditions needed for Abdullah Öcalan, says Red Party Secretary
Onur Emre Yağan, Secretary General of the Red Party (Kızıl Parti), emphasized the necessity of establishing free and open dialogue conditions for Abdullah Öcalan in order to ensure meaningful progress in the peace and democratic society process. "Without Öcalan’s ability to express himself freely, the process will remain slow and fragile," Yağan said.
Prisoners face book bans and restrictions on activities due to alleged staff shortages
Prisoners at Kocaeli No. 2 High-Security Prison report facing severe restrictions on their basic rights, including access to books, social and sports activities, and family visits. Authorities justify the limitations by citing "staff shortages," while some books are being confiscated for being “inappropriate,” despite not being officially banned.
Xwebûn out with headline 'Language is the redline'
The 297th issue of the weekly Kurdish daily Xwebûn was published with the headline "Ziman xeta sor e (Language is the redline)".
New constitution call to women: Let's make our word common
Stating that they want to be the voice of all women who believe in peace and struggle for its socialisation, the Women and the Constitutional Commission stated they call for a joint struggle to carry women's voice to the discussion of the new constitution and for the socialisation of peace.
‘Kurds and Turks at a historic crossroads: Peace must be unconditionally supported’
Feminist political scientist Françoise Vergès, expressing her support for Abdullah Öcalan’s recent call, stated that Kurds and Turks stand at a historic crossroads, emphasizing that "peace must be unconditionally supported."
Statement from Autonomous Administration regarding elections
The Autonomous Administration pointed out that the Transitional Government's announcement that elections will not be held in North and East Syria due to "security" claims is an attempt to legitimise the politics of denial and called on international institutions and the UN not to recognise the elections.
No news from three prisoners sentenced to death in Iran
Kurdistan Human Rights Organisation announced that political prisoners Pejman Sultani (30), Eli Soran Qasimi (28) and Rojgar Begzade (42) were unlawfully transferred from Urmia Prison to Sucan General Prison.
Alevi artists hopeful about the process
Alevi artists who were in Gimgim for the "Nature, Culture and Belief Festival" stated that they found the process very important and said: "If peace comes, peace will come to everyone."
Workers resists for 25 days against kayyum
Workers dismissed by the kayyum (Trustee) in Wan (Van) have been in resistance for 25 days. The workers emphasised that they will not back down in the face of injustice.
IHD Chair Yılmaz heard by the Commission: Öcalan needs to be heard
Stating that the commission established in the Parliament should listed to both Abdullah Ocalan and the Peace and Democratic Society Group, Human Rights Association (IHD) Amed (Diyarbakır) Chair Ercan Yılmaz listed the steps to be taken.
Purple Saturdays Movement: Afghan interests should be taken into account at Islamabad conference
Making a statement about the conference in Islamabad where Taliban opponents and Pakistani government officials will meet, The Purple Saturdays Movement called for the interests of teh Afghan people to be taken into account at the conference.
Mothers denied speaking Kurdish in Commission: Accept our language first for a solution
Peace Mothers, who were prevented from speaking Kurdish during a parliamentary commission meeting, emphasized that the Kurdish language must first be recognized and that Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Ocalan must be granted the “right to hope” for the Kurdish issue to be resolved.
Famine confirmed in Gaza
The UN-backed IPC, responsible for monitoring food security, announced that famine has been confirmed in and around Gaza and that "catastrophic conditions" are expected to spread to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by the end of September.
3 people killed in clashes in Sulaymaniyah
In Sulaymaniyah of Federated Kurdistan Region, 3 people were killed and 15 people were wounded in clashes that broke out after the arrest warrand issued against Lahur Sheikh Cengi, former co-chair of Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and leader of Berey Gel (Popular Fron
Murdered journalists to be commemorated
Mezopotamya Women Journalist Association (MKG) and Dicle Fırat Journalists Association (DFG) will organise a commemoration event for journalsits Hêro Bahadin and Dulistan Tara who were killed in a Turkish drone attack on a vehicle in Seyîdsadik district of Silêmanî city in the Federated Kurdistan Region.
Applications continues for Gurbetelli Ersöz Women’s Journalism Awards
The first-ever Gurbetelli Ersöz Women’s Journalism Awards, organized by the Mezopotamya Women Journalists Association (MKG), are currently accepting applications. MKG Board Member Derya Ceylan said the aim is to strengthen women’s struggle and their voices through journalism.
‘The occupation of Gaza is also an annexation plan’
Alptekin Dursunoğlu, Editor-in-Chief of Yakın Doğu Haber, described Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza as simultaneously a plan for annexation.
Call for joint struggle against ecocide in Dêrsim
Mehmet Kaş, a member of the Munzur Environment Association, warned that Dêrsim is being emptied of its people through mining, hydroelectric (HES), and solar power (GES) projects. “We must unite in struggle against this massacre,” he said.
‘Gülistan was teacher of Free Press’s, Hêro was its strong side’
Colleagues of journalists Gülistan Tara and Hêro Bahaddîn, who were killed in a Turkish drone attack one year ago, spoke about their legacy. Şoxan Mîrza said: “Gülistan was a teacher for us, a mamoste. Hêro carried the strong side of Free Press. We will continue to grow their struggle legacy.”
Tension in Sulaymaniyah: Lahur Sheikh Cengi and his brothers detained
After hours of clashed in Sulaymaniyah leder of Berey Gel Lahur Sheikh Cengi and his brothers was detained
Mehmet Şirin Bozçalı releases after 33 years: Country needs democracy
Mehmet Şirin Bozçalı, who was arrested in Mersin on 22 July 1992 and sentenced to life imprisonment by the State Security Court for "disrupting the unity and integrity of the state", was released from Bolu F-Type Closed Prison after 33 years.
Father seeks justice for daughter’s suspicious death for 11 months: They want to cover it up
Nizamettin Kabaiş has been fighting to uncover the truth behind his daughter Rojin Kabaiş’s suspicious death for 11 months, accusing authorities of trying to cover up the case. He claims the university and dormitory, both state-affiliated, are involved.
Statement from DEM Party's commission members
Peoples' Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party members of the Commission on National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy established in the Parliament made a statement on the last two meetings: "All the presentations we listened to over the two days reminded us once again of the heavy burden of the past."
Listening is not enough, legal reforms are necessary says Prof. Ergil
Prof. Dr. Doğu Ergil emphasized that legal regulations must be enacted for the process to advance, stating, “You must achieve what you want through politics, not through weapons; only then will weapons no longer come into play.”
50 women reported violence in just 8 months to IHAMED
The Human Rights and Media Association (IHAMED), based in Wan (Van), has received 50 reports of violence against women over the past eight months. Association spokesperson and lawyer Burcu Şeber said many women are being denied access to justice and are left unprotected by the state.
Ministry confirms pressuring students to act as informants
The Ministry of Education has confirmed activities in schools across Şırnex that involved pressuring students to act as informants, defending the seminars as part of “preventive efforts in the fight against terrorism.”
Dicle Erdem: Gülistan’s legacy will never be forgotten
Dicle Erdem, sister of slain journalist Gülistan Tara, said: “Gülistan’s successors will never give up on her cause, her struggle, or the truths she stood for.”
From Peace Mothers to Commission: On what basis will guerrillas back?
Drawing attention to the public support for Abdullah Öcalan in the Parliamentary Commission, Peace Mothers asked: “On what basis will the guerrillas come back to Turkey?”
Peace Mother Nezahat Teke heard in Parliament: Commission should meet with Öcalan
Speaking to the parliamentary commission, Peace Mother Nezahat Teke said: “We know that Ocalan is making efforts for a solution. The commission should also meet with Ocalan and carry out the process together.”
Saturday Mothers listed their demands: Establish a Truth Commission
Saturday Mothers, who were heard at the 5th meeting of the National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy Commission, demanded the establishment of a Truth Commission to investigate the disappearances in custody.
Peace Mothers at the commission meeting: Our pain is common
Speaking at a meeting of the parliamentary commission attended by Peace Mothers and Saturday Mothers, Numan Kurtulmus emphasised that "our pain is common" and implicitly criticised IYI Party member Yüksel Arslan.
Nibel Genç releases after 31 years
Nibel Genç, who was previously prevented from being released by the decision of the Administration and Observation Board, releases after 31 years.
Commission to listen Peace Mother
The Commission on National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy will listen to the Peace Mothers and Saturday Mothers at its 5th meeting.
31 years Prisoner’s release blocked due to ‘unrealised action’
The conditional release of Mervan Demirtas, who has been imprisoned for 31 years, was blocked based on a disciplinary penalty tied to a protest that never occurred.
Commission member Fırat: Steps must also be taken on the Alevi issue
Celal Fırat, Istanbul MP for the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party and a member of the Parliamentary Commission, emphasized the need to address the problems faced by Alevis in Turkey. “Turkey must liberate itself from the nation-state mind-set,” he said.
Topics deemed ‘untouchable’ must be openly discussed says IHD member
Tahir Saçaklı, regional representative of the Human Rights Association (İHD), announced that they will submit their reports on past human rights violations to the Parliamentary Commission, emphasizing, “Subjects considered ‘untouchable’ must now be discussed, and a new social contract must be established.”
‘Meeting with Öcalan would strengthen credibility of the process’
Political scientist Prof. Dr. Levent Köker emphasized the significance of the Parliamentary Commission meeting with Abdullah Öcalan, stating, “Such a meeting would reinforce the seriousness of the process in the eyes of the public.”
The 1st of September Peace Day kickoff to take place in Riha
The Democratic Institutions Platform will launch the 1st of September World Peace Day events with a rally in Riha (Urfa) on August 31st.
Arslan, Sofi and Babur commemorated
A commemoration was organised in Sêrt for PKK members Nûreddin Sofî, Metin Arslan and HPG fighter Abdulbaki Babur.
Commission held its 4th meeting: Emphasis on 'social consent'
Speaking before the fourth meeting of the Parliament’s National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy Commission Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said increasing social consent is “the most important duty”.
Acces ban to ETHA for the 5th time
Etkin News Agency's X account was blocked for the 5th time.
150 DAESH attacks in Deir Ez-zor in the last 8 months
Abdulkerim Iweyid Fendi al-Iweyid, one of the commanders of Deir Ez-zor Military council announced that at least 150 attacks have been carried out against military and security centres since the beginning of the year.
Attack on villages in Suwayda
The Syrian Transitional Government forces targeted the villages of Majdal and Eriqa in teh west of Suwayda despite the ceasefire decision.
Wan prepares for major rally of peace process
Preparations continue for the rally titled "Not Isolation, Freedom Will Win" to be held in Wan (Van). Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party MP Saliha Aydeniz stated their goal is to socialize the peace process and called for broad participation.
Commission to hear from bereaved today
The National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy Commission, which was established in Parliament as part of the Peace and Democratic Society Process, will hold its first meeting this week today at 14.00. The commission will listen to the relatives of those who lost their lives during the conflict processes.
A person burnt his 'Toros' branded vehicle in front of the parliament
A person set his white "Toros" car on fire in front of the Parliament garden in Ankara, near Çankaya Gate. The person shouted "I want God's justice" several times.
Journalist Kaya: The only way for Turkey in Syria is to overcome Kurdish phobia
Journalist Nihat Kaya criticized Turkey’s effort to influence Syria through HTS, stating, “Turkey needs to overcome from Kurdish phobia, otherwise it will be completely pushed out of Syrian politics.”
Îdir Bar Association Head: The Commission must implement legal regulations
Ahmet Tutulmaz, Chair of the Îdir (Iğdır) Bar Association, stressed that the Parliamentary commission should not be a mere formality and emphasized the need for legal regulations.
Religious Scholar Deniz: The Commission must meet with Öcalan for a real solution
Ferzende Deniz, spokesperson for the İzmir Platform of Religious Scholars, stated that any meaningful solution to the century-old Kurdish issue requires dialogue with Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan. “For a real solution, the commission must meet with Mr. Öcalan,” Deniz said.
"Ideology of Women's Liberation" workshop in Kato Marunis
A workshop on "Ideology of Women's Liberation" was held in Kejanê plateau on the foothills of Kato Marunis Mountain.